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The Bob Newhart Show S2E23 — Confessions of An Orthodontist
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The Bob Newhart Show•Season 2•Episode 23

Confessions of An Orthodontist

7.7/10 · 146 votesFeb 23, 1974

Ranked #15 of 24 in Season 2•matches the season avg

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While filling in for a fellow psychologist, Bob is surprised to find that his first patient is Jerry Robinson, who is reluctant to reveal his problem. A little prodding produces the startling admission that Jerry is in love with Emily.

Directed byPeter Baldwin
Written byJay Tarses, Tom Patchett
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Bob Newhart

Bob Newhart

Robert Hartley

Suzanne Pleshette

Suzanne Pleshette

Emily Hartley

Bill Daily

Bill Daily

Howard Borden

Marcia Wallace

Marcia Wallace

Carol Kester

Peter Bonerz

Peter Bonerz

Jerry Robinson

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J

Jay Tarses

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Peter Baldwin

Peter Baldwin

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Tom Patchett

Tom Patchett

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Confessions of An Orthodontist" is episode 23 of The Bob Newhart Show season 2. It scored 7.7/10 from 146 votes, ranking #15 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Peter Baldwin and written by Jay Tarses, Tom Patchett, it aired on February 23, 1974.

Next: E24 · A Matter of PrincipalBest of Season 2